Definition of baseball cap

baseball capnoun

mũ bóng chày

/ˈbeɪsbɔːl kæp//ˈbeɪsbɔːl kæp/

The origin of the term "baseball cap" can be traced back to the mid-19th century when a new sport called "town ball" emerged in the United States. This game involved using a round, pitched ball and two bat-wielding teams competing to hit and run the ball. Its name changed to "base ball" and eventually to "baseball" as it gained popularity and became an organized sport. To protect their eyes from the bright sun, early baseball players wore various headgear, including straw boaters (wide-brimmed hats) and wool knit caps with the bills facing forward. By the 1860s, a softer, more flexible felt hat with a curved brim and adjustable strap was invented, which became popular in the sport. The hat was referred to as a "baseball cap," as it was specifically designed to fulfill the needs of baseball players. In the late 1800s, the New Era Cap Company introduced the "59Fifty" baseball cap, which was a six-panel cap made of wool felt with a hard front panel and a six-row stitch at the crown. This style became particularly popular after baseball legend Babe Ruth started wearing it. As the years passed, the design evolved with different colors, materials, logos, and brands, such as the iconic "Red Sox" and "Los Angeles Dodgers" caps. Today, baseball caps are widely known as "caps," "billies," or "damps," and they have transformed into symbolic merchandise of sports teams, companies, and popular culture icons. Regardless of its name, the baseball cap remains an essential piece of sportswear that has become a recognized and indispensable part of our contemporary fashion culture.

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Example:
  • John never leaves his house without his favorite baseball cap on his head.

    John không bao giờ ra khỏi nhà mà không đội chiếc mũ bóng chày yêu thích trên đầu.

  • The player doffed his cap as a sign of respect to the umpire.

    Cầu thủ cởi mũ để thể hiện sự tôn trọng với trọng tài.

  • The baseball fan wore a bright red cap with the team logo on it.

    Người hâm mộ bóng chày đội một chiếc mũ màu đỏ tươi có logo của đội bóng.

  • The coach instructed the team to wear their caps backwards during the game.

    Huấn luyện viên yêu cầu toàn đội đội mũ ngược trong suốt trận đấu.

  • The little boy begged his dad to buy him a new baseball cap at the game.

    Cậu bé nài nỉ bố mua cho mình một chiếc mũ bóng chày mới trong trận đấu.

  • The player refused to take off his cap during the national anthem as a sign of disrespect.

    Cầu thủ này từ chối cởi mũ khi hát quốc ca vì cho rằng đây là hành động thiếu tôn trọng.

  • The umpire removed his cap and bowed his head during the moment of silence for the victim of a tragedy.

    Trọng tài tháo mũ và cúi đầu trong giây phút mặc niệm cho nạn nhân của một thảm kịch.

  • The baseball fan proudly wore his cap signed by his favorite player.

    Người hâm mộ bóng chày tự hào đội chiếc mũ có chữ ký của cầu thủ mà anh yêu thích.

  • The dad put his son's baseball cap on him as soon as he was born, fulfilling his boy's destiny to become a baseball player.

    Người cha đã đội mũ bóng chày cho con trai ngay khi cậu bé chào đời, hoàn thành sứ mệnh trở thành cầu thủ bóng chày của cậu bé.

  • The team captain encouraged his teammates to wear their caps with confidence as they stepped onto the field.

    Đội trưởng khuyến khích các đồng đội tự tin đội mũ khi bước vào sân.